- Saturday, 7 March 2026
The Rising Nepal
Fighting Fake News
Scrolling through the phone on social media these days is a herculean task due to the vast quantity of AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated images, news and captions. Viewers on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok
Check Road Fatalities
Road accidents have become so frequent in Nepal that we hear news of fatal accidents almost every day. In the latest tragedy, 19 passengers died and 25 were injured when a passenger bus fell off the Prith
Joint art exhibition of three friends
The fifth collective painting exhibition titled ‘Combination’ by artists Arya Rajbhandari, Chandani Bajracharya and Renuka Maharjan is currently being held at the Nepal Art Council in Kathmandu.
Several new wheat seed varieties developed
The National Wheat Research Programme has announced the development of new wheat seed varieties of Zinc Wheat–1, Zinc Wheat–2, and Borlaug–2020 for the Tarai region.
Candidates turn to social media for targeted election campaigns
Political parties in Panchthar have significantly altered their campaign strategies in the run-up to the parliamentary elections, shifting their focus from mass gatherings to targeted digital outreach through social media platforms.
Captain Sabitra Bhandari seeks help for treatment
Nepal captain Sabitra Bhandari has revealed she has not received administrative backing from the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) for her latest injury, despite the governing body having previously overseen her treatment abroad.
We have prioritised digital outreach
The Election Commission (EC) is all set to conduct House of Representatives (HoR) election next week. There is quite a lot of worry and concern how the EC will conclude the election successfully. In this context, secretar
Bengalis in Pakistan hope for family reunions
Shah Alam travelled from his home in Bangladesh to Pakistan for a brief visit nearly three decades ago, but flaring hostility between the two countries and financial woes left him stranded in the megacity of Karachi.
Devotees celebrate Fagu in Kanchanaban
The religious group participating in the much-revered Madhyamika Parikrama of Jaleshwor, Mithila, celebrated Holi by throwing colours in Kanchanaban on Monday.
Prakash Ghimire plays multiple characters
With a long white beard, bushy hair and a stout physique, artist Prakash Ghimire is recognised for his distinctive appearance. Having begun his acting journey in theatre, Ghimire has so far worked in more th
Smartphones import up by 40%
The import of smartphones has increased significantly during the first seven months of the current fiscal year 2025/26, with devices worth over Rs. 26.86 billion brought into the country.
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EC bars teachers from election campaigning
The Election Commission (EC) has issued a formal warning to professors, teachers and staff affiliated with educational institutions, directing them not to participate in election campaigning.
Training Educators On AI Use
A thesis paper of an undergraduate student was rejected because he was told he had used too much AI to write it, something his college did not allow. ‘I did not know about this,’ he pleaded, ‘I thought it’s ok to use AI.’
Parties Pledge To Prioritise Tourism
As the much-awaited March 5 elections to the House of Representatives (HoR) are approaching, political parties, their candidates, and independent aspirants have accelerated campaigns for wooing voters. The ca
Navigating Geopolitics
In a casual small talk, I directed a question to one of my colleagues. I asked whether there was anything our political actors could do to bring the widespread spillover effects of geopolitics down to a bare minimu
